A drop shadow for lettering illustrates a 3-dimensional quality of an object. When a light source is introduced, the drop shadow falls on the opposite side. The drop shadow is usually a much darker color than the letter, in order to create a contrast. However, if the letters are dark, a lighter color can […]
Elements of Light and Shadow – the Sphere
August 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Trompe l’oeil forms are modeled by means of a precisely painted gradation of values, which expresses the effects of the direction and quality of light on the object. See the sphere below. 1- Highlight accent 2- Highlight halftone 3- Shadow halftone 4- Shadow accent 5- Reflected light The form shadow is the area of the […]
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